Company patents

Teradyne, Inc.

Teradyne, Inc. demonstrates a strong and sustained focus on its core 'Electrical Measurement' category, which constitutes 66.1% of its portfolio, despite a -66.7% decline in patent filings so far in 2026. Surprisingly, the company is showing an emerging focus on 'Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies', with a significant +300.0% year-over-year growth in 2026, indicating a strategic shift towards semiconductor-related hardware.

Patent Trend by Technology Area

Yearly patent publications since 2023

Product themes

Product-level themes inferred from filings since 2023, with category chips showing where each theme appears. Select a theme to filter the patents below.

59 US filings (since 2023) · 10 categories · 16 themes

Semiconductor Electrical Test

Techniques and apparatus for electrically testing semiconductor devices, integrated circuits, or wafers during manufacturing or post-assembly, including built-in self-test (BIST) and contact reliability assessment.

Electrical Measurement
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21since 2023
-11.1%YoY
Cable Termination & Management

Systems and methods for preparing, organizing, and electrically connecting individual conductors or cable bundles to connector terminals, ensuring reliable contact and strain relief.

Electrical Connectors
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9since 2023
-50.0%YoY
Advanced Material Characterization

Techniques and systems for precisely measuring electrical or electromagnetic properties of materials or components, often involving specialized resonators, waveguides, or multi-range measurement systems to ensure accuracy.

Electrical Measurement
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8since 2023
-33.3%YoY
Motor System Fault Detection

Methods and systems for identifying anomalies, failures, or impending issues within electric motors or their associated drive and power management circuits, often by monitoring electrical or operational parameters.

Electrical Measurement
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5since 2023
+200.0%YoY
Advanced Electronic Packaging

Methods and structures for integrating and enclosing electronic components into compact, multi-functional modules, often involving embedded components, multi-layer substrates, and electromagnetic shielding for performance and miniaturization.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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5since 2023
new
Flexible and Printed Circuitry

Manufacturing processes and material compositions for creating electronic circuits on flexible or conformable substrates, enabling novel form factors, enhanced durability, and new applications beyond rigid PCBs.

Printed Circuits & Electronic Assemblies
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5since 2023
0.0%YoY
Battery Management Systems

Software, algorithms, and associated hardware for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing battery performance, safety, and lifespan, including charge/discharge cycles, thermal regulation, and system integration.

Electrical Measurement
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3since 2023
n/a
Embedded & Structural Temperature Sensing

Methods and devices for integrating temperature sensors directly into materials, structures, or challenging environments (e.g., hydrogen tanks, concrete, ocean) to measure internal or localized temperatures.

Temperature Measurement
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2since 2023
0.0%YoY
Predictive System Health

Techniques for monitoring system components and behaviors to anticipate failures, performance degradation, or anomalies, often leveraging machine learning for pattern recognition and forecasting.

System Reliability & Diagnostics
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2since 2023
n/a
High-Speed Signal Integrity

Design techniques and components within connectors to minimize signal degradation, crosstalk, and impedance mismatches for high-frequency data transmission.

Electrical Connectors
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2since 2023
n/a
Robot Health Monitoring & Safety

Methods and systems for monitoring the operational status, detecting anomalies, ensuring safe interaction, and preventing damage or injury in robotic systems.

Manipulators & Robotics
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1since 2023
new
Power Consumption & Current Sensing

Devices and methods for accurately measuring or monitoring electrical current draw and power usage in various systems, often for control, optimization, or safety purposes.

Electrical Measurement
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1since 2023
new
Control & Stability for Power Converters

Techniques and circuits designed to regulate output, manage input variations, mitigate resonance, or ensure stable operation of power converters under diverse load and source conditions. This includes adaptive, predictive, or fault-tolerant control schemes.

Power Conversion (DC/AC, DC/DC)
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1since 2023
new
Power & Hybrid Connector Design

Connectors specifically designed for high current or voltage applications, often incorporating features for power delivery, thermal management, or combining power and signal lines.

Electrical Connectors
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1since 2023
n/a
Robust Electrical Contact Systemsfiltered

Design of contact elements and their interaction to ensure stable, low-resistance electrical connection under various mechanical and environmental conditions, including spring forces and material choices.

Electrical Connectors
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1since 2023
n/a
Specialized End-Effectors & Mechanisms

Design and control of advanced robotic grippers, tools, and mechanical linkages for specific manipulation tasks or operating in challenging environments.

Manipulators & Robotics
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1since 2023
n/a

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